What Type Of Person Thrives In Finance, According To A Vice President And Head Of ESG At Compass Diversified
Zoe, Vice President, Head of ESG at Compass Diversified, identifies a successful individual in this industry as possessing "a strong sense of competitiveness," but importantly, a "graceful competitiveness"—prioritizing collaborative success over self-serving ambition. This, combined with initiative and a proactive approach, paints a picture of a driven team player always seeking "the next thing."
Competitive, Teamwork, Initiative, Motivated, Goal-Oriented
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Zoe Koskinas
Vice President, Head of ESG
Compass Diversified
University of Western Sydney
UCLA Anderson School of Management - EMBA
Business & Related
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Strong sense of competitiveness, but also graceful competitiveness and teamwork are essential.
2. Go-getters with initiative who are always looking for the next challenge.
3. A combination of individual drive and collaborative spirit is key to thriving in this industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would describe a person who's thriving as somebody who has a strong sense of competitiveness. They want to be the best at everything they're doing, and that means they want their job to be the best.
But I would also describe that to be a graceful competitiveness. It's not to win at all costs for your self-serving interests. It's how do we all work together and how do we be the best together?
It's somebody who's always looking for the next thing, who takes initiative. They are really motivated to get out there, but they are also a team player.